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DG03 WVZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,585 mi
Last recorded73,585 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 WVZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 73,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 73,585 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 67,330 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 67,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Front Sub-frame insecure 1 bolt broken 1 bolt insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2015 63,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 63,962 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 58,157 miles

exhaust corroded and in poor condition (centre and rear )

Fail 13 Jan 2014 58,157 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust corroded and in poor condition (centre and rear )

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,693 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 46,630 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 46,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 43,882 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 43,877 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 41,242 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 41,242 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 38,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 36,319 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 36,318 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,687 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,622 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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DG03 WVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG03 WVZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG03 WVZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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